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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,125.66, 4,688 and 1,045.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,125.66, 4,688 and 1,045.66 is: 1,568.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,125.66 : 4,688 = 1,045.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,125.66/4,688 = 1,045.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,125.66x = 4,688 × 1,045.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,125.66x = 4,902,054.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,902,054.08/3,125.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.33

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